Articles about Ray of Hope Prize

Unlocking the Power of Natural Wood: The Next Generation of Ultralight, High-Performance Materials

2022 Ray of Hope Prize Participant Strong By Form has created design-to-manufacturing technology that aims to bring the natural intelligence of tree structures to engineered wood. These innovators combine digital design, structural optimization and digital fabrication to produce structural wood-based composite parts.

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Better Surfaces Through Nature (and Lasers)

Using Nano Textures to Create Functional Surfaces

By closely examining the different sizes, shapes, and spacing of many biological surface structures, visionary company Fusion Bionic is harnessing these insights to create super-performing materials that mimic the wonders of nature and replacing costly traditional methods of finishing surfaces.

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Bio-Inspired Clothing Technology: How Insects Inspire Better Waterproof, Breathable Sportswear

Amphico has taken a page from nature's book, creating textiles that achieve complex performance using simple, sustainable substances.By drawing inspiration from the natural defenses of microscopic arthropods like springtails, Amphico has developed a non-polar fabric with nano, micro, and macro-level texturing that repels water, dirt particles, and harmful bacteria.

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From Owls to Wind Turbines: Biomimetic Solutions for Quieter and More Efficient Wind Energy

Biome Renewables are making wind turbines more efficient and less disruptive to their surroundings by using nature as their inspiration.

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Sudoc Mimics Liver Enzymes. Creates Biomimetic Solutions for Eliminating Toxic Chemicals in the Built Environment

Sudoc's innovative application of biomimicry creates solutions for eliminating toxic chemicals in the built environment

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Biomimicry Finding Success in Deep Tech: Three Ray of Hope Prize Alumni Win Big at the Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Global Summit

Reprinted from the Biomimicry Institute Blog by Sarah McInerney

Sarah McInerney, Ray of Hope Prize Manager at the Biomimicry Institute recaps the excitement of having three Ray of Hope Prize Alumni teams win big at the Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Global Summit in Paris.

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Mycocycle - Innovation Inspired by Fungi

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Say Goodbye to Synthetic Sunscreens: How Chemicals in Our Eyes Are Revolutionizing Sunblock

Sóliome, a 2022 Ray of Hope Prize finalist, has had an exciting biomimetic breakthrough in sunscreen technology that can protect our health and the health of our planet, gaining inspiration from our eyes.

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Biomimicry Institute Begins Search for the Top Nature-Inspired Startup in the World

The $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize ® is now accepting applications in its search for nature-inspired innovations addressing the world’s biggest environmental and social challenges.

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Brightening our Corner Newsletter - February 2023

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation's quarterly newsletter features stories from our key funding initiatives: Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech, The Ray and the Biomimicry Institute. This edition also has highlights from our Return to RayDay.

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